1999 Audi R8R vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 1603 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi R8R | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | R8R | President |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1490 mm |